Sport
7 August, 2026
Fisher Kicks Brothers to Victory
In what developed into a nail-biting finish, Wattles first grade side fell victim to the Brothers Leprechauns 24 – 26 last Sunday, in ideal league weather at Platz Oval.
The final minutes had the crowd at fever pitch, with classy representative centre Jeff Lingwoodock proving a winning try hero for Brothers.
A last-minute scrum win provided Lingwoodock with an opportunity deep in Wattles territory and he took full advantage to touch down for a try in the far north-east corner, levelling the scoreboard 24 – 24.
While a reliable kicker, the pressure was on for five-eight George Fisher Jnr placing the ball near the sideline, with the result being ‘long enough, high enough and straight between the posts’ to cap a thrilling 26 – 24 victory to the Leprechauns.
In a match vital to both clubs as the Toowoomba Rugby League finals series approaches in a months’ time, Wattles built a confident 18 – 0 lead by the 26th minute mark thanks to tries by centre Blake Appo and back-row forwards Ty Gardner and Bayley Loughhead.
Brothers’ second-rower Jack Leigh crossed for the first of his match hat trick of touchdowns just prior to the break to put the Brothers’ outfit on the scoreboard, with Wattles boasting an 18 – 4 advantage after the initial forty minutes.
Tries by half Cory McGrady and another by Leigh had Brothers nipping at Wattles heels 16 – 18 thirteen minutes into the second stanza, and while the speed of winger Mason Watson stretched Wattles lead to 24 – 16 soon after, Brothers had found another gear.
The game result has both Brothers and Wattles trailing the undefeated Warwick Cowboys, balanced on second and third rungs of Despite the scoreboard advice of a 44 – 0 win for Brothers, Coach Garth Lonergan, while disappointed, was still happy with his Reggie’s team effort.
After an opening 13th minute try, Brothers built a 16 – 0 half time advantage.
Wattles were unable to stem the second stanza onslaught of the Leprechauns as they ran in an additional five touchdowns on their way to their winning total.
Halves Tom Duggan and Tom Morris along with lock Reuben Sullivan stood tall in a challenging contest for the Warriors.
Brothers 44 (Gerard Brewer 2, Ashton Wilson 2, Tate Costigan, Ericson Kaiser, Jared Castle, Riley Wockner tries; Riley Wockner 6 goals) defeated Wattles 0.
Under 19
After a sizzling seven tries to two win over Highfields in their previous start, Wattles Under 19 colts suffered a 64 – 6 overwhelming loss to Brothers.
The Leprechauns eased into a try scoring gallop from the sixth minute of play rallying up eight touchdowns to enjoy a 40 – 0 half time advantage.
Wattles sole try came from interchange player Angus Hartog in the final minute of the contest.
Fullback Paddy Denny was a bright light in Wattles line-up, along with forwards Paddy Fitrzgerald and Harry Gillespie.
Brothers 64 (Alex White 4, Oska Zappa 3, Matty Doherty 2, Sam Gleeson 2, Tyler Yung, tries; Curtis Lambert 7, Olley Spicer goals) defeated Wattles 6 (Angus Hartog try; Billy Peardon goal).
Toowoomba Rugby League Round 14
It’s feet up for Wattles who have drawn a Bye this coming Round 14 weekend, before running on against the Gatton Hawks at Gatton in Round 15 on Saturday, August 15th.
- Glyn Rees
